How to Check if the Front Wheel Bearings Are Bad?
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The most obvious sign of front wheel bearing damage is a humming noise after the car has been driven. To determine if the front wheel bearings are damaged, listen carefully for this noise while driving. Here are the details: 1. Another method is to rotate the tire with your right hand while placing your left hand on the shock absorber spring to sense vibrations. If the spring vibrates significantly, it indicates bearing damage. Damaged front wheel bearings increase friction, generating high heat in the vehicle immediately after driving. If you touch it at this time, it will feel very hot. If the noise is due to the bearing, try turning the steering wheel while driving—if the noise disappears when turning left but persists when turning right, it suggests an issue with the left front bearing, and vice versa for the right side. 2. You can also pull over temporarily and check the wheel hub temperature. Feel each of the four wheel hubs to see if their temperatures are roughly the same. If the difference is minimal, the driver can proceed slowly to a repair station for further inspection.